Japan Weather Forecast
Japan weather: 53°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Risk assessment for Japan
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
Peak gusts of 37 mph and 0 thunderstorm days in the next 16 days.
Wettest single day forecast at 1,0 in, 2,3 in across the window. Flash flooding risk rises sharply above 50 mm in a day.
16-day forecast for Japan
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 64° / 51° | 10% | 8 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 63° / 49° | 39% · 0,0 in | 4 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 69° / 54° | 10% · 0,0 in | 3 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 72° / 53° | 6% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 62° / 52° | 10% | 8 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 56° / 53° | 41% · 0,1 in | 6 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 70° / 51° | 25% · 0,1 in | 5 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 60° / 53° | 39% · 0,1 in | 6 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌦️ Light showers | 58° / 54° | 47% · 0,2 in | 8 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌧️ Showers | 71° / 56° | 32% · 1,0 in | 8 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 66° / 50° | 22% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 61° / 47° | 26% | 5 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 🌦️ Light showers | 57° / 49° | 26% · 0,2 in | 6 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 🌦️ Light showers | 56° / 47° | 17% · 0,4 in | 7 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Nov 11 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 56° / 43° | 20% | 6 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Nov 12 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 55° / 42° | 16% · 0,1 in | 14 mph | 1 |
What this means for Japan
Today is cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 64°F is 9.4°F below the 74°F typical for this month.
A 10% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
Gusts to 37 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 74°F.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Japan?
Japan is a country in Asia. Its coordinates are 35.6762, 139.6503. It lies in Asia.
What is the weather like in Japan right now?
It is currently 53°F (11°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 56% and wind is 5 mph.
When is the best time to visit Japan?
July, October and November offer the most comfortable conditions in Japan, which has a continental climate. March, June and September are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Japan in?
Japan observes Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00). The local time is 6:07 AM.
How many people live in Japan?
Japan has a population of approximately 124 million.
What is the nearest airport to Japan?
The closest airports are Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND), 11 mi away, Narita International Airport (NRT), 42 mi away and Kansai International Airport (KIX), 264 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Japan?
Popular options include Fushimi Inari Taisha, Mount Fuji, Senso-ji Temple, Shibuya Crossing, Fujisan, Sacred Place and Source of Artistic Inspiration and Himeji-jo.
What places are in Japan?
Japan covers 10 places in this atlas, including Osaka, Tokyo, Mount Fuji, Narita International Airport, Fujisan, Sacred Place and Source of Artistic Inspiration and Himeji-jo.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 29, 2026 at 6:07 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
